Fiorentina has shown interest in Japanese defender Ko Itakura as a potential addition to their defense, should any current defenders leave the team. However, no concrete offers or negotiations have been reported yet. Itakura, who currently plays for Borussia Mönchengladbach, has also drawn interest from Ajax. The Dutch club had their initial offer turned down by the German team. Borussia Mönchengladbach has set a starting price of 10 million euros plus bonuses for negotiations, reflecting their valuation of Itakura, even though his contract extends until 2026. Although the player is valued by his current club, they are willing to let him enter the final year of his contract instead of agreeing to unfavorable terms. At present, there are no indications of an impending agreement between Fiorentina and Borussia Mönchengladbach, with the transfer situation largely remaining speculative.